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Volume 8, Number 6 PDF Version – www.HighlandsInfo.com Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010

• Inside •

•See ATTORNEY page 14

Letters .......................... 2Obituaries ..................... 3Wooldridge ................... 4Salzarulo ...................... 5His & Hers .................... 6Coach’s Corner ............. 7Conservative POV ......... 8Upcoming Events .......... 9HS Basket Ball ............... 13Classifieds ..................... 15Police & Fire ................. 16Town Map .................... 19

This Week in HighlandsThrough Feb. 20• Highlands Little League Regis-

tration will be held at the Highlands Rec-reation Center. Information and registra-tion forms are at the Rec Park. Cost forthe first child is $50 and each additionalchild in the immediate family will be $40.Registration fee includes jersey, hat andsocks. To coach or umpire, call JerryMoore at (828) 482-2032.

Thursday, Feb. 11• Town Board Budget Workses-

sion at 4 p.m. at the Community Building.Friday, Feb. 12• Whiteside Mountain Café and Grill

at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is offer-ing a “Sweetheart” Pancake Breakfaston Friday at 7:45 - 10 a.m. for $3 perperson for pancakes, sausage or ba-con. Tea and coffee will be included. TheWhiteside Mountain Café and Grill is inthe hospital’s cafeteria. Call ahead forlarge parties or orders at 526-1419.

Saturday, Feb. 13• The Nantahala Hiking Club will

take a moderate 4-mile hike from RockGap to Winding Stair Gap. Call leadersBill and Sharon Van Horn, 369-1983,for reservations.

• The Macon County Soccer Clubregistration for the season is 10 am - 2pm at the Highlands Recreation Park.For more information call Marlene Laneat 828-421-2175.

Sunday, Feb. 14• Highlands Hop for Haiti 5-9 p.m.

at the Highlands School Old Gym. Any-one you cannot make the event, butwould like to donate, can drop off theirtoiletry or monetary donations at the Epis-copal Church of the Incarnation on thecorner of Main and 5th streets in High-lands. The mission team is now lookingto fly to Haiti the week of Feb. 15, sopostponement of the Hop will not delaythe delivery of the donated items.

Thursday, Feb. 18• The Macon County Soccer Club

registration for the Spring season is 6-8pm at the Highlands Recreation Park.For more information call Marlene Laneat 828-421-2175.

By Tom CrosbyOnce again the Highlands

Police Department has been not-ed by Triple A as the state’s TopTraffic Safe Community in its pop-ulation category for the past threeyears.

The rankings are done by AAACarolinas Foundation for TrafficSafety based on research conduct-ed by the University of NorthCarolina – Charlotte.

Rankings compare similarly-sized communities throughout thestate to find out which depart-ments are best at reducing trafficaccidents, including pedestrian,bicycle and motorcycle accidents.

Highlands has been AAA’s topTraffic Safe Community in NorthCarolina for communities under10,000 population each year begin-ning with 2006.

The Highlands Police Depart-ment is to be commended for itsdedication to enforcing trafficlaws because its results have re-duced accidents and saved lives.

• Tom Crosby is the Presidentof AAA Carolinas Foundation forTraffic Safety.

HighlandsPolice Dept.earns top

ranking fortraffic safety

County replaces full-time attorneyMoxley with part-time counsel

County Attorney Lesley Mox-ley has been absent from the lastseveral county commission meet-ings and Monday night the publiclearned why.

Following a closed session,Chairman Ronnie Beale an-

nounced that the full-time, legalservices of Attorney Moxley wereno longer needed, that the boardhad accepted her resignation andhad worked out a mutually agreedupon severance package.

Though a full-time, on-staff

county attorney isn’t necessary bylaw, North Carolina law does man-date that counties have legal coun-sel so the board will be using theservices of outside counsel — At-torney Chester M. Jones -- as Inter-

•See SCHOOL CALENDAR page 14

Junior Michael Shearl defies gravity at a recent Nantahalagame played in Highlands. On Thursday, Feb. 11 High-lands plays Hiawassee Dam at home and Friday, Feb. 12 itplays BlueRidge. For more Highlands School Basketball,see page 13. Photo by Noel Atherton

On Feb. 3, the executive com-mittee of the Macon County Asso-ciation of Educators voted unani-mously to petition the NC GeneralAssembly to pass legislation whichexpands the authority and flexibili-ty local school boards have over set-ting the school calendar.

“We are asking the GeneralAssembly to modify the school cal-endar legislation it passed in 2004which prevents most school dis-tricts from starting school for stu-dents before Aug. 25 and demandsthe student school year end by June10,” said member John deVille.

Among other things, propo-nents of local calendar control saythe lack of local flexibility preventsMacon County Schools from be-ing able to coordinate its calendarwith Southwestern CommunityCollege and Western Carolina Uni-versity.

“Those students who wish toparticipate in dual enrollment ex-perience a two-week gap in instruc-tion toward the end of the first se-mester as high school students ap-proach final exam week,” said deV-ille, a teacher at Franklin HighSchool. “The lack of flexibility con-stantly forces the superintendentand the school board to make diffi-

Group setto change

schoolcalendar

Regular season coming to end

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Thank you so much for the excellentcare and Love that was shown to ourbeloved Mother and Grandmother Doshieduring her time with you. It means somuch to us that you gave her the extraspecial care and so much Love andcompassion during her last days with us.Doshie knew you loved her and she lovedyou all, too. Thank you for all you did forthe family to make us as comfortable aspossible and to give us our precious timewith her before, during, and after herpassing. It all means so much to us.

The Family of Doshie M. Wilson —Clarence, EllaMae, and all the Wilson

family and Frances Reed and family

From Doshie’s family

Dear Editor,I look forward to Thursdays because I

can catch up with what’s happening in atown I still hold dear in my heart eventhough I’m no longer a resident. Greatweather pictures; I’m happy to experiencethem vicariously.

You’re doing a great job. I know howhard running a newspaper is, especially inthese times. I’m so glad you have takenyour own path.

Keep up the outstanding work.Mike CavenderNew Bern, NC

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resident in touch

Thank you to everyone who sentflowers, money, food, cards or said a prayerthroughout our time of sadness. This hasbeen a difficult time, but we have foundcomfort in knowing that so many peoplecare.

A special thanks to Bryant-GrantFuneral Home, the Rev. Junior Jenkins andthe Harmony Valley singers for thebeautiful service.

May God bless you all.The Family of Johnny Henry

From Johnny’s family

Dear Editor,With all the political gridlock and cur-

rent contention in the Congress, perhapswe should review how we choose ourpoliticians? The current T-parties symbol-ize our general electorate discontent andmay be a subject for consideration.

My proposal is to initiate a voting sys-tem that allows NEGATIVE votes as well asthe usual positive votes (one for each partycandidate).

Right now, a no-vote is deemed an ab-stention (and a negative) and that’s why inan average election, less than 50% of theelectorate votes! The non-voters are simplyshowing apathy and a big zero vote.

In this new system of voting, the can-didate with the highest positive or lowestnegative number of votes wins!

Look at Robert’s Rules. Consider theparty slate a ‘motion’ or an ‘amendment’proposed and seconded by a regular politi-cal nomination committee. The popularvotes are then ‘for,’ ‘against’ or ‘abstain.’ Thecandidate with the highest positive count,or least negative, wins!

So this system potentially could:a) create a higher voter turnout,

This note may help‘right’ America!

b) provide an outlet for the frustrationwe all have for useless attack adds (thosecandidates get a big minus sign vote), and

c) encourage getting rid of incum-bents.

Yours for a more FREE and completeelection process.

Pete SarjeantBedford,VA

Dear Editor,I’m writing in response to Fred Woold-

ridge’s letter to me in the Feb. 4 issue ofHighlands’ Newspaper.

So Fred, I appreciate your invitation tojoin your deep throat group, but I am morecomfortable continuing with my old ways.From time to time I will to write letters tothe newspapers, even though I may set my-self up to be taken to the wood shed of pub-lic opinion.

I will also go to town board meetingsperiodically if I have concerns. I have foundthose Highlands politicians, our electedrepresentatives, to be very receptive to folksspeaking at the beginning of the meetingduring the public comment period. A citi-zen can even speak at the first few minutesof the meeting and then leave.

The commissioners and mayor don’talways agree with comments. Nevertheless,hearing different views in an open andpublic forum is a part of the grassrootsdemocratic process that begins right herein Highlands and all across small townsand neighborhoods in America.

Pat “my own voice” TaylorHighlands

Thank You Fred

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• OBITUARIES •

• MILESTONES •

A five-year resident at FELC, NonaHorbnbeak celebrated her birthday with aparty attended by family, friends and staff.Pictured with granddaughter, PamelaMiller, Nona enjoyed cake and goodcompany at last week’s gathering.

“It’s always exciting to celebrate thebirthday of one of our residents,” saidShauna Mellott, FELC Administrator, “butmore so when they achieve such aremarkable age and we, the staff at FELC,

Hornbeak celebrates her 103rd birthdayat Fidelia-Eckerd Living Center

Joy Lowe Dooley, age 64, ofHighlands, NC went to be withher Lord, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010.She was born in Rabun Coun-ty, GA, the daughter of the lateJames N. and Bernice RiceLowe. She was married to Rev.Edward L. Dooley who died in1997. She was an assistant ad-ministrator for 12 years at theFirst Baptist Church of High-lands where she was also amember. She loved the Lordand enjoyed her Church work.

She is survived by her son, Rev. JeremyDooley and his wife Jaime of Auburn, AL;three brothers, James L. Lowe and his wifeNancy, Bill Lowe and his wife Christine allof Highlands, NC and Rev. Roy Lowe andhis wife, Clara of Franklin, NC; one grand-

George StanleyPicklesimer

George Stanley Picklesimer, age 51, ofCumming, GA, formerly of Highlands, diedFriday, February 5, 2010 in Cumming, GA.

He was a native of Macon County anda son of the late John L. and Bertha OwensPicklesimer.

Surviving is a sister Kathy Bale of Fran-klin, NC; one brother, John Picklesimer ofCumming, GA. Several nieces and neph-ews also survive.

Graveside services were held at 3 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at Macedonia BaptistChurch Cemetery with the Rev. Rusty Wolf-ery officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home was incharge of arrangements. Online condo-lences may be made atwww.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Joy Lowe Dooleyson, Ryne Dooley. She waspreceded in death by a sister,Lenora Lowe.

Funeral services wereheld Tuesday, February 9, 2010at the First Baptist Church ofHighlands at 2 p.m. with Rev.Roy Lowe, Dr. Dan Robinsonand Rev. Jeffrey Porter offici-ating. Burial were held atHighlands Memorial Park.

Greg Porter, Joel Porter,Tim Gibson, Caleb Bowers,Phillip Lowe, Josh Bryson,

Brian Lowe and Bobby Sanders served aspallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will bethe Deacons of the First Baptist Church ofHighlands.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is incharge of arrangements. Online condo-lences can be made by visitingwww.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

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The following students were on theWestern Carolina Dean’s List for the Fallsemester.

To qualify for the dean’s list, studentsmust achieve at least a 3.5 grade-pointaverage out of a possible 4.0 on a regularsemester’s work of not less than 12hours, excluding remedial courses, withno grade of D or F.

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Nona spent much of her life raising afamily on their farm in rural Tennessee.She was active in her community churchand a committed member of the local PTA.When she wasn’t busy raising her family,Nona enjoyed traveling. She now looksforward to the regular visits from hergranddaughter Pamela, and spending timewith her friends at FELC.

WCU’s Dean’s Listannounced

Rebecca E. Dotson, daughter of Buz andMary Dotson of Highlands, NC, has beennamed to the Dean’s List for the 2009 fallsemester at Elon University.

The Dean’s List is composed of studentswith no grade below a B- and a grade pointaverage of at least 3.50 in a minimum of 12semester hours.

Elon University, which was founded in1889, is recognized as a national model forengaged learning, with renowned programsin international study and community ser-vice. Elon is one of the more selective univer-sities in the nation and ranks #2 in MastersUniversities in the South.

Elon emphasizes an excellent founda-tion in liberal arts and sciences along withnationally accredited professional programsin the schools of law, business, communica-tions and education. Elon’s 5,600 studentscome to North Carolina from 47 states and49 other countries, creating an academiccommunity of global citizens and leadersmotivated by concern for the common good.

Rebecca Dotson was a 2006 graduate ofHighlands School. She is currently sched-uled to graduate this spring with a major inEnglish and minor in Political Science.

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Policemen see theworld different thanthe rest of humanity.

Some call us cold heartedand they’re partially right.We view a person like abanana, the peel being thephysical body and the fruitbeing the personality …. orsoul of the person. At death,the banana is peeled awayand the fruit taken by ourmaker. The peel is discardedbecause its job of housingthe fruit is done. So rottingdead people, like the bananapeel, is worthless in the eyesof a policeman. If I didn’t think that way,death would have eventuallyoverwhelmed me. I’ve been retired frompolice work for more than 20 years but Istill have the stench of rotting flesh insidemy nose. Oh, how I pity the rescuepersonnel working in Haiti.

Miami Beach used to be the place forretirement. After working in the textilemills or automobile manufacturingassembly lines, folks from the northwould pack their retirement watches andhead for Miami Beach where they hungout until death.

Miami Beach retirees, mostly Italiansand Jews, lived alone in modestaccommodations. One of the mostcommon calls for an officer was the ole“strange smell” complaint. Retirees wouldpass away and, because there was no oneto check on them, would begin to rot.Depending on how hot it was, it only takesa short time. For police officers, this is notgruesome but part of the job …. and a partof life. We became “flip” about death androtting bodies because we saw so many ofthem. I could sometimes stand on thestreet and my nose would tell me thebuilding to go to. In Haiti, it must beeverywhere. You never forget the smell.And when I got home from work, my wifecould tell by the odor on my clothes I hadbeen on a “stinker.”

One hot summer afternoon, I got acall of a strange smell coming from thetrunk of a car. At this point in time, MiamiBeach was the number one crime capitalin the country. It happened a few yearsafter the Mariel boatlift and finding deadbodies in car trunks was common. Likemost officers on my department, I hadbecome an expert on the smell of rottingflesh.

The car was sitting on aSouth Beach street in frontof a small apartmentbuilding. Thousands of flieslined the rim of the truck.After a short discussion withmy fellow detectives, weagreed there was a rottingbody inside. We called forcrime scene techniciansand started our applicationfor a search warrant. Crimescene tape was strungaround the area and alocksmith was en route.

While we’re waiting fordispatch to give us the car

owner’s name, an elderly overweight manwaddled out of his apartment building andheaded for the car. “Are you the owner ofthis car?” I asked, stopping him from gettingany closer. He was stunned.

“What? Why do you want to know?Aren’t you supposed to read me my rights orsomething?” the old man asked.

“Sir, we are currently getting a searchwarrant for your car. It would make things alot simpler if you would agree to open thetruck for us.” I responded.

“I want to speak to a lawyer,” hedemanded.

“Well, sir, that leaves me with littlechoice but to put you in temporary custody,”I said, pulling out my handcuffs. I sat him inthe back seat of my detective unit andwaited for the search warrant andlocksmith.

Hours later, when the trunk was finallyopened, we found no rotting body. We didfind a bag of rotting squid and a smallsatchel containing bookmaking material.The old guy was a bookmaker. No wonderhe was uncooperative. I would have swornthere was a dead body in that trunk.

I walked back to my car and sat next tothe old man. Removing the handcuffs, Isaid, “We found your bookmaking materialand I’m confiscating it. Can you tell mewhy there’s rotting squid in your trunk?”

The old man smiled, “I use it for bait. Iforgot to put it back in the frig. If youconfiscate my bookwork, I’ll be outthousands and I live on a small pension. I’lltrade you my bookwork for a great fishingspot.”

“I don’t fish,” I replied, hesitatingbefore speaking further. “But I’ll let you keepyour bookwork. Be prepared for a visit fromthe vice cops.”

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My Mom said,“Travel isbroadening.” I

never checked “broaden-ing” to learn if it is a realword. I knew what Mommeant. She meant welearn from travel, learnforeign cultures, learn toappreciate the USA, andin Mom’s case, learn thebest shopping districtsin several countries. Ifwe look, we can learnwe ignore the opinions and accomplish-ments of others at our peril.

I’ve just returned from foreign travel,not a vacation, but an experience to rivaland surpass the best vacation I’ve everhad. Many of you have followed my jour-ney. I was part of a superb team, a groupof talented and dedicated health care pro-fessionals. The majority were from Bos-ton. Three Haitian-Americans live inNew York City. I was there, too. I’ve writ-ten that we became an indivisible unit.We were not divided by the return to ourdaily lives. Our team met in Boston lastnight, the first of what I suspect will bemany reunions. I was absent in body, butnot in spirit.

My friends called last night. Theywere eating Indian food and drinkingPrestige, a Haitian beer, and as far as Iknow, Haiti’s only export. My friendsshare a secret, one I’ve tried to share withyou. How can a journey of help leave oneso satisfied, and yet so empty? At first I de-nied, or was unaware of the sense of iso-lation my teammates felt. I was, and am,so happy to be back with Lizzie and Bull,back at work at Blue Ridge Orthopaedics,back home where I belong.

We did much, but we left a job unfin-ished. Others will, have already, fol-lowed. They will close the wounds we leftopen, revise the amputations we left un-finished. They will mend the hurt feel-ings we left among the Haitian staff. Theywill build upon the trust we earnedamong our patients. A reporter asked melast week about the toys Bull had sent forhis Haitian brothers and sisters. Sheasked if I had used them to try to gaintrust with the Haitian children. I wassomewhat offended by the question. Itseemed as if she had mistaken me for a

Jesuit missionary hand-ing out rosary beads tonaked natives. I told herthat the toys were Bull’sown idea, that I wasnothing more than a de-livery boy, that his offer-ing was a case of kid tokid solidarity. We speakmuch of solidarity, notonly the solidarity of oursurgical team, butamong those who havecontributed so generous-

ly to the Haitian relief effort, and betweenour people and theirs.

So much remains to be done, be-cause there was so little in Haiti beforethe quake. A lady, a patient, instructed meabout Haiti last week. She described her-self as an “addict” and has watched CNNsince the disaster. She talked of rebuild-ing Haiti, without realizing how littlethere is to rebuild. She didn’t realize thatfew Haitians go to school, that there arefew roads, that electricity, which we ac-cept as a necessity, is available to few, inmany areas, only those fortunate enoughto own a generator.

There is little industry, and too littlepolitical stability and too few educatedworkers to attract foreign investment.Haitians lack adequate nutrition and safedrinking water. There is too little top soilto support an agrarian society.

It will require a massive internation-al effort to bring prosperity to Haiti. It canbe done, but I fear the world will lose in-terest long before the job is done. It is nota matter so much of rebuilding as it is ofbuilding.

We rebuilt a shattered Europe afterWWII. We can do the same in Haiti, butonly if we retain our focus. A Haitianphysician, a friend of mine, told me that90% of the Haitian people would bepleased if America took over. I answeredthat Haitian by saying “because Haitididn’t sit on a sea of oil, we wouldn’t beinterested.”

There is nothing in Haiti for us to ex-ploit. Whatever we do, we will do for thesake of our fellow man, citizens of acountry which has known centuries ofmisfortune. That fact makes an effortboth more difficult and more noble.

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With a greeting “Bonjour, Bonjour!”She would introduce a new kitchen chore,

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we learn to make the perfect chocolate souffle?You can cure nearly any malaise

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By Michelle A. Mead-Armor

Football and I got offto a rocky start. Myfirst memories of

the sport go back to myhigh school days. Sure,Waynesboro HighSchool had track andfield, baseball, and evena reasonably goodbasketball team, but theschool year reallyrevolved aroundfootball. The footballplayers ate at their owntable in the cafeteria, where they wereallowed to eat as much as they pleased,though they paid no more for their mealsthan the rest of us.

High school is a tough time, andhormones play havoc with the best of us.Many high school males still looked likelittle boys, while their classmates werealready shaving. Some girls looked likethey should still be playing with dolls,while others looked like they could beposing for Playboy.

The football players stood out forseveral reasons. The coaches insisted thatthey come to school wearing blazers andties, but their dress code didn’t seem toinclude actually wearing their shirtstucked into their pants. The footballplayers ranged from stocky to downrightfat, and possession of what would pass fora neck seemed optional.

In the periods between classes, theycould be seen milling around theirlockers wandering like lazy oxen off totheir next class, or flirting with thecheerleaders who threw themselves atthe players with lemming-likeenthusiasm. One assumed that later inlife, these charmed couples would marry,and produce carbon copies of themselves– another generation of neckless youngmen and perky blondes with turned-upnoses and perfect hair. To thinkotherwise would have been heresy.

Being a bookish sort, I had littlecontact with the football players until Iwound up sitting next to one in civicsclass. Charlie was a sweet young man –rather like a large-pawed puppy whoresists housebreaking, not out of malice,but simply because he doesn’t understandthat the rules apply to him.

I was rather flattered that Charlietalked to me at all, until I realized that hisintentions were not altogether innocent.Our teacher enjoyed springing popquizzes on us, and watching the hysteriaas those who were not keeping up withthe reading went into blind panic mode.

Mr. Jameson handedout the tests, and thenwalked out of the room.I put my head down,and concentrated onthe task at hand.Charlie sat there,mesmerized by the flyon his desk. Suddenly,Charlie broke out of hisdream-like state, turnedaround, grabbed mypaper, read my answers,and proceeded to copythem onto his paper. Iwas outraged, and

vowed to tell the teacher. “No, youwon’t,” said Charlie, good-naturedly. “I’man important player, and if you have mekicked off the team before the big game,no one will ever speak to you again forthe rest of high school. No one will dateyou. People will move away from youwhen you sit next to them at thecafeteria. You’ll never get arecommendation to go to a good college.Nope, you’re not going to turn me in.”And I didn’t.

For the rest of term, I bit my lip asCharlie regularly cheated off my papers.Fortunately, he made mistakes incopying, so his grades were never as goodas mine. I think Mr. Jameson caught on,too, and identified the source of Charlie’snew-found wisdom. It was just one ofthose things.

Charlie was even rather generouswith his gratitude. In a school wherejocks and geeks didn’t even acknowledgeeach other’s presence, Charlie was theexception. He boomed his greetings tome from down the hall, sometimeswaving a large hand in my direction, likea bear directing traffic. While we neverbecame friends, and we certainly didn’tdate, we did have an oddly symbioticrelationship. Still, it hurt when hegraduated, and was immediately acceptedto the state university which rejected mewhen I tried to enter the following year.You see, the university had just gone co-ed, and quickly filled its quota of women.They also required a much higher gradepoint average if you were female, anoutrage which I hope they have changed.Of course, if you could throw a footballor a basketball, the Hallowed Halls putdown the Welcome Mat. Stung by myrejection, I chose to attend a women’scollege, where hopefully my gradeswould reflect the field of knowledge –not the field of play.

When John and I were dating, in theearly 1970s, he was a real football junkie.

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At around 9:29 pm onSunday night, myphone exploded. The

fine folks at Blackberrymake a great product, and Iwould probably be lostwithout that particularpiece of technology.However, no matter howgreat the Blackberry is, itwas not designed to take 6phone calls, 5 instantmessages, 7 text messagesand 14 facebook posts all in a matter ofmoments.

Personally, I had no idea that myphone had exploded, because I wasrunning around like Jim Valvano lookingfor someone to hug after Lorenzo Charlesprovided the greatest upset in NCAAtournament history.

Tracy Porter had just picked offPeyton Manning and taken … it … to …the … house. I eventually caught Matt theBartender after he jumped into my armsbefore settling down and remindingmyself that there were five minutes leftand they had Peyton Manning. Yes,Manning did drive the Colts down to thegoal line, but the Saints D held onceagain and at that point I was noticing thesmoke coming out of my Blackberry andcontemplating whether my next childwill be named Tracy or Drew. (I’mthinking Tracy, mainly because it’s moreversatile) Throw in the fact that the RibShack was full of Saints fans (mostlyfrom New Orleans and in tears) and Ihad a smile that would need to besurgically removed for the rest of theevening.

A couple more quick thoughts fromthe evening.

1. I inadvertently blurted out myfeelings about Sean Payton in front of theentire Sports Corner after thetremendous onside kick to start the firsthalf. To all that were there, I apologize forgiving you my opinion of the size ofCoach Payton’s…um….guts.

2. I really hope the Saints don’t getrid of Reggie Bush this offseason. I knowthat he is overpaid, but the guy is such alightning rod that he takes the heat off ofhis teammates, and is also a huge threatin the offense.

3. People can talk about history,destiny, etc. However, on Sunday night,the Saints were just flat out the superiorteam. After the first quarter jitters, theSaints outscored the Colts 31-7,outgained them, stuffed their offense, anddominated them on special teams.

Speaking of special teams,how great was it to see akicker finally make a longfield goal in these playoffs.Garrett Hartley was 3-3from deeper than 40 yardsand had a huge impact onthe game.

4. Drew Brees.The guy was told he wastoo short to make it in theNFL. He was cast aside bythe Chargers after being a

pro bowl QB there. He was snubbed infavor of Daunte Culpepper by the MiamiDolphins. He has been consistently greatfor 3 seasons but overlooked by most ofthe mainstream media. His Saints werepicked to finish 25th out of 32 teams inSports Illustrated’s preseason poll. Theguy is the consummate underdog, and heearned the respect of millions on Sundaynight. But to me, the lasting image ofBrees from the Super Bowl will be himholding his son in tears before acceptingthe MVP trophy. For as great as a footballplayer Brees is, he’s an even greaterhuman being. Some folks in NewOrleans jokingly refer to him as Breesus,and while he is just a man …. his placein history will not be as merely a man,but as a Saint.

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for the nth time this winter,trying to think of somethingto boost my sagging spirits.The Dow was down 200+ to-day, football will be overwhen you read this, baseballhasn’t started yet, MarchMadness is a month awayand gloom looms. Wa wa wa.

Perhaps the unraveled AlGore would like to pay myheating bill, which is twiceas high as last year’s for January, provingonce again that climate (or at least weath-er) does change. I’ve already had myquickie trip to Florida, the beneficial ef-fects of which lasted for about three days.

You may have gathered that I’m fill-ing space with innocuous stuff, becauseeven though he is in my face 24/7, Irefuse to mention his name or talk abouthim at all. The bad girls of the Hall ofShame continue to provide nothing inthe way of worthwhile gossip. I certainlyhope that this dearth of smutty news isnot the new normal.

In my search for alternative issues todiscuss, it occurred to me that the Mus-lim agenda has been ignored while weconcentrated on our domestic devasta-tion. I started my research by googling inIslam and the first item on the list was aWikipedia site titled “Timeline of MuslimHistory.” I found it very interesting.

Each century, starting with the sev-enth century with the ascendancy of Mu-hammad.

The site lists significant events (theseventh century had 80 or 90 individualbulleted items); the article states “thisparticular chronology is almost entirelyof military and political nature.” Thereare nonstop conquests and retreats fromthe outset of the religion, persecutions of,and by the Muslims.

I picked the 11th century at random,and here are the first four entries: “1001 –Mahmud of Chaznavid defeats the HinduShahis; 1004 – Mahmud of Chaznavidcaptures Bhatiya; 1005 – Mahmud ofChaznavid captures Multan and Ghur;1008 – Mahmud of Chaznavid defeats theRajput confederacy.” You get the idea; ifyou want more detail, look it up.

Through the 1,300 years of their his-tory, their bellicose nature is painfully ev-ident. My wife and I have a large libraryof tapes and DVDs that contain the histo-ry of almost every European country. Thetheme that prevails throughout EasternEurope is the need to defend their sover-eignty against the “invaders from the

East.” Walled cities, castlesand battlements abound inthe effort to keep the peoplefrom becoming part of Is-lam/Turkish/Ottoman Em-pire.

Being a number freak,the facts I gleaned from thelast entry to every century’slist of facts really fascinatedme.

From the 7th century, forexample, “By the end of thiscentury (the first of Muslimexistence), global Muslim

population had grown to 1 percent of thetotal.” Interesting, I thought. I wonder ofthere is such and entry at the end of everycentury? There was, and what it disclosedwas an amazing revelation. With eachsuccessive century, the percentage of Mus-lims to the total world population in-creased by one. As I paged through thescreens, I was really in disbelief as theprogression continued. Are these num-bers rigged? Even if the powers behind Is-lam wanted to, they couldn’t achievesuch orderly growth.

As unlikely as it seemed, the relent-less march continued through the 19th

century when, “By the end of this centu-ry, global Muslim population had grownto 13 percent of the total.” It was clearthat most of the growth resulted by con-quest and then the world powers eventu-ally overpowered their military domi-nance.

It was the next entry, and the last inthe series, that blew me away. “1999 – Bythe end of this century, global Muslimpopulation had grown to almost 20% ofthe total, driven by improved healthcareinfrastructure.” Really?

Evidently, healthcare had to do withaccelerating Muslim birthrate, because,with a considerably lower base, world-wide, Muslims are producing almost thesame absolute numbers as are Christians.

Islam conversions, although widelydiscussed, are only about a third of Chris-tians. It also seems to have a direct effecton death rate. When I looked this up, Iwas astonished. From the lowest on thelist of the United Nations Population Di-vision, from bottom up; United ArabEmirates 1.4, Kuwait1.9, Qatar 2.4,Oman 2.7, Brunei 2.8, Bahrain 3.2, Syria3.4, Saudi Arabia 3.7, etc. All of these areMuslim countries. By Comparison, oursis 8.25.

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Ongoing• At Health Tracks at Highlands-Cashiers Hos-

pital, various exercise classes all week long. Call828-526-1FIT.

Sundays• Aftershock Youth meets every Sunday Night

at 6:30 p.m. downstairs at Cullasaja Assembly ofGod at 6201 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC. Con-tact youth ministers Seth & Sarha Henegar at 828369-7540 ext 203.

• Christ Anglican Church, Highlands-Cash-iers will be sharing facilities with Whiteside Presby-terian Church (PCA) of Cashiers, beginning withthe first Sunday of the New Year, Jan. 3, 2010.Whiteside PCA is located at 621 US Highway 64(W),Cashiers, NC 28717. The service time for ChristAnglican will be 9 a.m. each Sunday morning, start-ing on January 3. Everyone is invited to come andbe part of this historic symbiosis of two orthodoxChristian churches. Watch these pages for newworship and teaching opportunities.

Mon., Wed., Thurs.• Yoga On the Mat at the Episcopal Church of

the Incarnation on Main Street. Enter through sin-gle door facing Mountain Fresh. Upper Level JonesHall. Winter Hours: Monday at 8:30 a.m. and Thurs-day at 10:45 a.m. Bring your mat. 828-482-2128.$10/hour.

Mon., Wed., Fri.• Heart Healthy Exercise Class at the Rec

Park. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $20/month.• Step Aerobics with Tina Rogers at the Rec

Park, 8-9 a.m. $10 per class or $50 a month.

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Church on Main and Fifth streets.1st & 3rd Thursdays• NAMI Appalachian South (National Alliance

on Mental Illness) will have a support group meet-ing the first and third Thursday of each month. It isfor people coping with serious mental illnesses (bi-polar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, panicdisorder, etc) and/or their family members. We alsodo advocacy and educational programs. 486 W.Palmer St., Franklin, NC, 7- 8 p.m., with snacksafterwards. For information contact Carole Light,Ph.D. at 828-526-9769 or Ann Nandea at 828-369-7385

Every Third Saturday• The Highlands Memorial Post #370 of the

American Legion meets at the Shortoff BaptistChurch. Breakfast is at 9 am. Meeting is at 10 a.m.All veterans are invited to attend.

Every Fourth Saturday• Friends of Panthertown work days, are the

fourth Saturday of each month. (Time and locationvaries). Volunteers needed to maintain trails. Formore information, contact Nina Elliott at 828-526-9938 (ext 258).

Saturdays• Saturday Art School for grades K-8 is held

weekly at The Bascom in Highlands. To register orfor more information, visit www.thebascom.org orcall (828) 526-4949 ext. 100.

• At Cyprus International Restaurant, live mu-sic beginning at 9 p.m. No cover.

• At Highlands Wine & Cheese, Falls on Main,Wine Flights from 4-6:30 p.m. Five wines, artisancheeses and specialty foods. $19 per person.

• NA open meeting every Saturday at 7:30p.m. of the ACC Satelite Group at the Graves Com-munity Church, 242 Hwy 107 N. in Cashiers. Call888-764-0365.

Thursday, Feb. 11• Town Board Budget Worksession at 4 p.m.

at the Community Building.• The League of Women Voters of Macon

County will host a program on the 2010 U.S.census. At the census information meeting, CountyManager Jack Horton and County Planner DerekRoland will explain the importance of the census toMacon County, how it will be carried out, and willexplain the role of the CCC (the Complete CountCommittee), a committee comprised of communityand government leaders dedicated to buildingawareness of the 2010 census. Pat Bonard willdiscuss census jobs. There will be a question andanswer period. The meeting will be held at TartanHall in Franklin. Lunch is available at noon byreservation. Call 524-5192.

• The Western North Carolina WoodturnersClub will meet at 6 p.m. at the Blue Ridge School, inGlenville. Drive to the back of the school to thewoodworking shop. Visitors are always welcomed.The club meets every second Thursday. Listen toWHLC (104.5 FM) at 5 p.m. for cancellation due toweather.

• The Needlers’ Needlework Club will meeton, at 3:30-5 pm at the Ag Center. Our membersare currently making some challenging projects.Anyone (ages 5-18) interested in crochet, knitting,or embroidery is welcome to attend.

Friday, Feb. 12• Begin your day with homemade buttermilk

pancakes topped with fresh fruit and covered withhot butter nut maple syrup. Whiteside Mountain Caféand Grill at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital will beoffering a “Sweetheart” Pancake Breakfast, opento the community, on Friday. The Pancake Breakfastwill begin at 7:45 a.m. and will continue through 10a.m. Fare is only $3 per person for pancakes,sausage or bacon. Tea and coffee will be included.The Whiteside Mountain Café and Grill is located inthe hospital’s cafeteria. Please call ahead for largeparties or orders 828-526-1419.

Saturday, Feb. 13• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a mod-

erate 4-mile hike from Rock Gap to Winding Stair

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First Mondays• Participate in your hospital by joining the

Auxiliary of the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Aux-iliary meetings are held the first Monday of eachmonth at 10 a.m. at the hospital.

Mondays• Closed AA meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Episco-

pal Church at Fifth and Main streets.Tuesdays• Tuesday After School Classes for grades K-

6 are held weekly at The Bascom in Highlands. Toregister or for more information, visitwww.thebascom.org or call (828) 526-4949 ext.100.

• Clogging Lessons at the Rec Park. 5 p.m.Leather shoes recommended and tap shoes canbe ordered. For more information, call Joyce Do-erter at 877-6618. $30/mth.

• Highlands Rotary Club meets at noon at theHighlands Conference Center.

• Closed AA Women’s meeting, 5:30 p.m. atthe Episcopal Church at Fifth and Main streets.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays• Zumba Classes at the Rec Park. Aerobic/

dance/toning. No dance experience necessary.One-hour. $5/class. Tuesdays, 11:30-12:30,Wednesdays Zumba Gold/Beginner, 9:30-10:15a.m. Call Mary K. Barbour at 828-342-2498.

Wednesdays• Wednesday Preschool Creativity Classes

for Parent and Child (ages 2 1/2–5) are held weeklyat The Bascom in Highlands. To register or formore information, visit www.thebascom.org or call(828) 526-4949 ext. 100.

• A FREE After School Program at HighlandsUnited Methodist Church. Children are picked upat school, taken to the church, have a snack, helpedwith homework time and supervised playing on theplayground and participate in a music program.Children are dismissed at 5:30 pm in time for dinnerin the fellowship hall. For information, call 526-3376.

• The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary meets atRuka’s Table at 163 Main Street in Wright Squarein Highlands at 7:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Ifyou are new to the Highlands area we invite you tojoin us for breakfast and our meeting.

• Men’s interdenominational Bible Study at 8:30a.m.at First Baptist Church.

• The Homegrown Buds, a homeschool 4-Hclub, meets at noon at the Macon County Libraryon Siler Road in Franklin at 1 p.m.

Wednesdays & Fridays• Open AA meeting at noon at the Episcopal

Church at Fifth and Main streets.Every 3rd Wednesday• Study sessions at the Universal Unitarian

Fellowship Hall in Franklin. A $5 soup-supper willbe served at 5:30 p.m. Study sessions will begin at6:30 p.m. For more information call 828-524-6777or 706-746-9964.

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and bring it with them to the registration. Childrenage 4 and up are welcome and will be placed onteams according to age. The registration fee is $50for players returning from the fall season and $60for new registrations. The registration fee coversuniform (jersey, shorts and socks), state registra-tion and referee fees. A $5 discount is available forsiblings. All new players must provide a photocopyof their birth certificate. The deadline for registeringfor the Spring season is February 27. Registra-tions received after February 27 will incur a $10late fee and players will be placed on a wait list.Every effort will be made to place late registrants ona team. However, we cannot guarantee placementon a team before the first game. For more informa-tion visit http://www.maconsoccer.net or contactMarlene Lane at 828-421-2175.

• At Hiarpt, Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. Coordi-nator: Karen Hawk. Civic Center: 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 18• Free movie at the Cashiers Library at 3

p.m., “My Sister’s Keeper,” with Cameron Diaz.The movies and popcorn are free, but donationsare appreciated. Movies are among the many ser-vices provided to the community by the Friends ofthe Library.

• The Jackson County GOP Glenville/Cash-iers Precinct Meeting will be held on Thursday, at 7p.m. at the Albert Carlton Library in Cashiers. Del-egates to the District GOP Convention and StateGOP convention will be nominated at this meeting.Also, general precinct business will be on the agen-da. The Cashiers precinct includes Sapphire. CallCashiers Precinct Chair, Jim Nichols at 828 508-8048 or Glenville Precinct Chair Jim Mueller at 828743-3057.

• The Macon County Soccer Club will beginaccepting registrations for the Spring soccer sea-son on Thursday from 6-8 pm at the Macon CountyCommunity Building in Franklin and at the High-lands Recreation Park. Parents are encouraged toprint out the registration form online and bring it withthem to the registration. Children age 4 and up arewelcome and will be placed on teams according toage. The registration fee is $50 for players return-ing from the fall season and $60 for new registra-tions. The registration fee covers uniform (jersey,shorts and socks), state registration and refereefees. A $5 discount is available for siblings. All newplayers must provide a photocopy of their birth cer-tificate. The deadline for registering for the Springseason is February 27. Registrations received af-ter February 27 will incur a $10 late fee and play-ers will be placed on a wait list. Every effort will bemade to place late registrants on a team. However,we cannot guarantee placement on a team beforethe first game. For more information visit http://www.maconsoccer.net or contact Marlene Lane at828-421-2175.

Saturday, Feb. 20• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a mod-

Highlands-Cashiers Players preparing for‘The Dixie Swim Club’

Gap. Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin, oppositeBurger King at 9:30 a.m. Drive 20 miles round tripwith shuttle. Call leaders Bill and Sharon Van Horn,369-1983, for reservations. Visitors are welcomebut no pets please.

• The Macon County Soccer Club will beginaccepting registrations for the Spring soccer sea-son on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm at the MaconCounty Community Building in Franklin and at theHighlands Recreation Parks. Parents are encour-aged to print out the registration form online andbring it with them to the registration. Children age 4and up are welcome and will be placed on teamsaccording to age. The registration fee is $50 forplayers returning from the fall season and $60 fornew registrations. The registration fee covers uni-form (jersey, shorts and socks), state registrationand referee fees. A $5 discount is available for sib-lings. All new players must provide a photocopy oftheir birth certificate. The deadline for registeringfor the Spring season is February 27. Registra-tions received after February 27 will incur a $10late fee and players will be placed on a wait list.Every effort will be made to place late registrants ona team. However, we cannot guarantee placementon a team before the first game. For more informa-tion visit http://www.maconsoccer.net or contact Mar-lene Lane at 828-421-2175.

Sunday, Feb. 14• Highlands Hop for Haiti rescheduled due to

snow. 5-9 p.m. at the Highlands School Old Gym.Anyone you cannot make the new event, but wouldlike to donate, can drop off their toiletry or monetarydonations at the Episcopal Church of the Incarna-tion on the corner of Main and 5th streets in High-lands. The mission team is now looking to fly to Haitithe week of Feb. 15, so postponement of the Hopwill not delay the delivery of the donated items.

Monday, Feb. 15• The Jackson County GOP will meet on Mon-

day at 7 p.m. for a General Meeting at Ryan’s inSylva. Among the items of business to be discussedare final plans for the group’s Red, White and BlueGala to be held on February 26th at the BalsamMountain Inn and the GOP County Conventionscheduled for sometime in March. For additionalinformation call Dodie Allen, Jackson County GOPChair at Republican Headquarters, 828 586-9895or Ralph Slaughter Vice Chair at 828 743-6491.

Tuesday, Feb. 16• Macon County Democratic Women will meet

at 1 p.m. at the Sunset Restaurant. Alisha Ashe,Director of Kids’ Place, will be guest speaker. Pleasebring individually wrapped snack items and smallboxed juice drinks for children at Kids’ Place. Formore information call Sarah Wilks at 349-1792.

• The Macon County Soccer Club will beginaccepting registrations for the Spring soccer sea-son on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Macon Coun-ty Community Building in Franklin. Parents are en-couraged to print out the registration form online

In addition to the natural beauty of thearea, one of the things making Highlandsan attractive place to live is the emphasis intown on fine arts. In the summer especially,almost daily, there is an opportunity to hearmusic. There is something for everyone:chamber music, blue grass, the men’schorus, hymn sing-a-longs and opera.Outstanding art galleries as well as antiqueshops line the downtown area.

Lectures on current events andphilosophy are offered, as well as courseson learning to paint, becoming a betterphotographer or studying the history of thearea. The Highlands Playhouse and theHighlands Cashiers Community Playersare important to the communiy andperform everything from cabaret music tolight comedy to cutting edge drama. Withso much offered, it is no surprise thatanother treasure of Highlands is the vibrant,involved citizens who make it all happen.

One such resident is Mary Adair Leslie,owner of Summit One Gallery.

In addition to knowledge of art, she isalso a performer with dance and stagebackground. Currently she is playing therole of Jeri Neal in the Highlands CashiersPlayers production of The Dixie Swim Club,a play about the relationships of five women.They met as members of their college swimteam. It’s an unlikely grouping of women:Sheree is the efficient, health consciousformer team captain; Lexie, the complexvain, self-centered vamp; Dinah, thesuccessful attorney with a dry wit and a

martini glass; Vernadette, who counts everypenny and deals with a deadbeat husbandand disappointing children, and Jeri Neal,a sweet, unworldly nun with a secret, wholoves to quote her Granny McFeely.

When the play opens, the women arein their early forties; when it closes, they’rein their late 70s.

When asked about the play and hercharacter in particular, Mary Adair replied…“Jeri Nell is a sweet, charming and innocentwoman; fun to play. Being in the DixieSwim Club has given me the opportunityto be on stage with Jenny King and CarlaGates, whom I have directed before but havenever had the chance to act with. Also, atime to be on stage again with Lee Lyons,we were in Crimes of the Heart together;and a chance to meet a new friend, BetsyMiller. It has been a special time. Workingwith new director, Rick Siegel has been greatfun also. As a community theater group it isimportant to bring new people into thegroup and to foster new talents in all whowant to participate. Rick is doing a greatjob; he has a vision and is open tosuggestions. I’m trying to concentrate onacting and not directing. That’s his job!”

The play runs February 25-28 andMarch 4-7 at the Highlands Performing ArtsCenter. The Box Office opens, Thursday,February 18th for Season Subscribers andon Saturday, February 20th for the public.For tickets or more information call:828.526.8084.

Mary Adair Leslie and Lee Lyons rehearsing for “The Dixie Swim Club” onstage Feb. 25-28 and March 4-7.


PULL OUTOngoing and Upcoming Events

The Bascom will offer several new ear-ly-season art workshops in sculpture, paint-ing, fabric printing and more, and registra-tion is now open.

In addition to a February/March pho-tography workshop by Greg Newington,newly announced workshops include thefollowing:

• Pat Dews watermedia workshop,“Great Starts, Great Finishes,” April 12-16.All levels. $525 Bascom members, $550non-members

• Barbara Zaretsky fiber art workshop,“Creating Pattern on Fabric: Block Print-ing,” May 14-15. All levels. $175 Bascommembers, $195 non-members

• Elder G. Jones sculpture workshop,“Wet Carved Concrete - Planters for the Gar-den,” May 20-22. All levels. $295 Bascommembers, $320 non-members

• Marc Chatov oil painting workshop,“Facial Features Workshop,” May 20-22.Non-beginner to advanced. $450 Bascommembers, $475 non-members

• Karen Weihs oil painting workshop,“Still Life: Out of the Garden,” May 25-28.All levels. $400 Bascom members, $425non-members

• Joe Frank McKee ceramics workshop,“Advanced Throwing Techniques,” May 25-28. Non-beginner to advanced. $375 Bas-com members, $400 non-members

“The Bascom will offer 250 education-al opportunities this year in The Bascom’sindoor and outdoor classrooms, includingworkshops, adult and children’s classes, alecture series, intergenerational classes, art-ist demonstrations, docent training andmore,” said Norma Smith Hendrix, Bascom

The Bascom will offer several new early-season art workshops in sculpture,painting, fabric printing and more, andregistration is now open. Marc Chatov,who created this painting, “Brett,” willteach one of them, “Facial FeaturesWorkshop,” May 20-22. To register orfor more information, visitwww.thebascom.org or call (828) 526-4949 ext. 100.

Registration begins for several spring artworkshops at The Bascom

education director. “These are marvelousopportunities to study with first-rate instruc-tors.”

Pre-registration is required and is go-ing on now. To register or for more infor-mation, visit www.thebascom.org or call(828) 526-4949 ext. 100.

erate-to-strenuous 5-mile hike with an elevationchange of 700 feet to Windy Falls, a seldom visitedawesome falls on the Horsepasture River. Call lead-er Mike Kettles, 743-1079, for reservations.

Sunday, Feb. 21• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take an easy

1-mile hike on the Taylor Lake Loop Trail in BlackRock Mtn. State Park in GA near Clayton. Meet atthe Smoky Mtn. Visitors Center in Otto at 2 p.m. Callleader Kay Coriell, 369-6820, for reservations.

Tuesday, Feb. 23• At Hiarpt, “The Things People Say” by Eliz-

abeth Kolbert and “The Paranoid Style in AmericanPolitics” by Richard Hofstadtert. Coordinator: PeterRay. Civic Center: 10-11:30 a.m.

• The Sharp Shooters will be meeting 7p.m. atthe Community Facilities Building. If you are be-tween the ages of 9 and 18, with interests in shoot-ing sports, you are welcome to attend.

Thursday, Feb. 25• An American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED and

First Aid Basics course will be conducted by theMacon County Public Health Center. The coursewill be held on Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm at theMacon County Public Health Center at 1830 Lake-side Drive. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay at the Macon County Public Health Centerbefore Monday, Feb. 22. Call Jennifer at 349-2439.

Thurs-Sun, Feb, 25-28 & March 5-7• Highlands-Cashiers Players to perform The

Dixie Swim Club at PAC, 8 p.m. and 2 p.m onSundays. Season subscriptions are on sale now atthe price of $50 for the three plays, a savings of $10over the price of individual tickets. Among otherperks, subscribers get to make early reservationsfor preferred seating. Mail or send a check directlyto the Players’ Post Office Box, 1416, HighlandsNC, 28741.

Sat. & Sun., Feb. 27-28 or Mon.-Tues.,March 1- 2

• Australian photographer Greg Newington willteach a one-and-a-half day field/studio workshop,“Winter Light – Using Light, Composition and Tex-ture in Photography,” at The Bascom. Cost is $150for Bascom members and $175 for non-members.Registration is going on now. To register, call (828)526-4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Sunday, Feb. 28• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a stren-

uous 7.5-mile hike to London Bald from Appletreecampground with an elevation change of 2000 feet.Meet at the Nantahala Club House on Carl Slagleroad in Franklin at 8:30 a.m. Drive 45 miles roundtrip. Call Chris Shaw, 371-0183, for reservations.

Saturday, March 6• A benefit for Rita Houston Staffeldach, daugh-

er of Michael and Kay Houston, at the Civic Centerfrom 3:30-10 p.m. There will be singing, dancingan auction and a hot dog supper with all the fixingsto eat there or take out. Rita has diabetes and afterfour sugeries now needs another.

Beginning Mid-March• NAMI Family-to-Family education

program, a 12-week class for relatives andfriends of people suffering from mental ill-ness, is being offered by NAMI AppalachianSouth in Franklin.This weekly class willstart mid-March. Class size is limited. Thereis no charge but pre-registration is required.Contact: Ann 369-7385, Debbie (912) 481-2339, or Carl (706) 746-5139.

Sunday, March 7• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take an easy

1.2-mile hike from Rock Gap to Wallace Gap in theStanding Indian area. Meet at Westgate Plaza inFranklin, opposite Burger King, 2:00 p.m. Drive 22miles round trip. Call leader Kay Coriell, 369-6820.

Monday, March 8• An acclaimed author, storyteller, humorist and

musician, Keillor will take center stage in WCU’sFine and Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Re-served seat tickets for “An Evening with GarrisonKeillor” are $25. For information or tickets, contactthe FAPAC box office at (828) 227-2479 or onlinewww.wcu.edu/fapac.

Tuesday, March 9• At Hiarpt, The Evil Gene by Dr. Barbara

Oakley. Coordinator: Virginia Wilson. Civic Center:10-11:30 a.m.

Thursdays-Sundays, May 13-23• Highlands-Cashiers Players to perform

Rebecca at PAC, 8 p.m. and 2 p.m on Sundays.Season subscriptions are on sale now at the priceof $50 for the three plays, a savings of $10 over theprice of individual tickets. Among other perks, sub-scribers get to make early reservations for pre-ferred seating. Those wishing to subscribe maypick up a subscription brochure at the counter in thePerforming Arts Center on Chestnut Street and fillout the enclosed form to mail or send a check direct-ly to the Players’ Post Office Box, 1416, HighlandsNC, 28741.

Tuesday, March 16• At Hiarpt, Poems of Emily Dickerson. Coor-

dinator: Bill West. Civic Center: 10-11:30 a.m.Mon.-Fri., April 12-16• Pat Dews will teach a watermedia work-

shop, “Great Starts, Great Finishes,” at The Bas-com Cost is $525 Bascom members, $550 non-members. Registration is going on now. To register,call (828) 526-4949 ext. 100 or visitwww.thebascom.org.

Fri. & Sat., May 14-15• Barbara Zaretsky will teach a fiber art work-

shop, “Creating Pattern on Fabric: Block Printing,”at The Bascom for all levels. Cost is $175 Bascommembers, $195 non-members. Registration is go-ing on now. To register, call (828) 526-4949 ext.100 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Thurs.-Sun., May 20-22• Elder G. Jones will teach a sculpture work-

shop, “Wet Carved Concrete - Planters for the

Garden,” at The Bascom for all levels. Cost is $295Bascom members, $320 non-members. Registra-tion is going on now. To register, call (828) 526-4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Thurs.-Sat., May 20-22• Marc Chatov will teach an oil painting work-

shop, “Facial Features Workshop,” at The Bascomfor non-beginner to advanced students. Cost is$450 Bascom members, $475 non-members. Reg-istration is going on now. To register, call (828)526-4949 ext. 100 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Tues.-Fri., May 25-28• Karen Weihs will teach an oil painting work-

shop, “Still Life: Out of the Garden,” at The Bascomfor all levels. Cost is $400 Bascom members, $425non-members. Registration is going on now. Toregister, call (828) 526-4949 ext. 100 or visitwww.thebascom.org.

Tues.-Fri., May 25-28• Joe Frank McKee will teach a ceramics work-

shop, “Advanced Throwing Techniques,” at TheBascom for non-beginner to advanced students.Cost is $375 Bascom members, $400 non-mem-bers. Registration is going on now. To register, call(828) 526-4949 ext. 100 or visitwww.thebascom.org.

Thurs.-Sat., May 20-22• Collective Spirits wine festival at The Bas-

com. Proceeds benefit art education and exhibitionprograms. Events include private wine dinners,grand wine tastings with both value wines and rarebottles, a gala dinner, live and silent auctions, aculinary sampling by local chefs, and symposiumsconducted by leading wine specialists. Tickets areon sale now at www.collectivespirits.com or by call-ing (828) 526-4949.

Sun.: Worship 10:45 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; School – 9:30a.m.; Youth – 6:30 p.m.; Choir – 7:15

Wednesdays: Dinner – 5:30 p.m.; Team Kids – 6p.m.; Prayer – 6:15 p.m., Choir – 7:30 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHDr. Lee Bowman, Pastor

Dr. Don Mullen, Parish Associate 526-3175Sun.: Worship – 11 a.m.; Sun. School – 9:30 & 9:45.

Mondays: 8 a.m. – Men’s Bible Discussion &Breakfast

Wednesdays – Choir – 7HIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLY OF GODY OF GODY OF GODY OF GODY OF GOD

Sixth StreetSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7HIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pastor Paul Christy526-3376

Sun.: school 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; 5 p.m.Youth Group

Wed: Supper; 6; 7:15 – children, youth, & adultsstudies; 6:15 – Adult choir

(nursery provided for Wed. p.m. activities)Thurs:12:30 – Women’s Bible Study (nursery)HOLHOLHOLHOLHOLY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCA

Chaplain Margaret Howell2152 Dillard Road – 526-9741

Sundays: Sunday School and Adult discussion group9:30 a.m.; Worship/Communion – 10:30

HEALING SERVICE on the 5th Sunday of the month.MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

8 miles south of Highlands on N.C. 28 S in SatolahPastor Matt Shuler, (828) 526-8425

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Choir – 6 p.m.

Wed: Bible Study and Youth Mtg. – 7 p.m.MOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUE

St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Franklin828-369-9270 or 828-293-5197

OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS ROMANAINS ROMANAINS ROMANAINS ROMANAINS ROMANCATHOLIC CHURCHCATHOLIC CHURCHCATHOLIC CHURCHCATHOLIC CHURCHCATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Dean Cesa, pastorParish office, 526-2418Sunday Mass – 9 a.m.

Saturday Mass – Mem Day through Oct. – 6 pmSCALSCALSCALSCALSCALY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCHAIN BAPTIST CHURCHAIN BAPTIST CHURCHAIN BAPTIST CHURCHAIN BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Clifford WillisSundays: School –10 a.m.; Worship –11 a.m. & 7

Wednesdays: Prayer Mtg. – 7 p.m.SCALSCALSCALSCALSCALY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GOD

290 Buck Knob Road; Pastor Alfred SizemoreSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 10:45 a.m.;

Evening Worship – 6 p.m.Wed: Adult Bible Study & Youth – 7 p.m.

For more information call 526-3212.SHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Rev. Andy Cloer.Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7UNITUNITUNITUNITUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

85 Sierra Drive • 828-524-6777Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.

Child Care - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Religious Education - 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Youth from 8th - 12th grades meet the secondSunday of each month from 5 - 7:30 p.mWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHCashiers, Rev. Sam Forrester, 743-2122

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

• PLACES OF WORSHIP •• SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING •BLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Oliver Rice, Pastor (706) 782-3965Sundays: School – 10 a.m., Worship – 11

Sunday night services every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7Wednesdays: Mid-week prayer meeting – 7 p.m.

BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

Chapel of Sky VChapel of Sky VChapel of Sky VChapel of Sky VChapel of Sky ValleyalleyalleyalleyalleySky Valley, GA

Church: 706-746-2999Pastor’s residence: 706-746-5770

Sundays: 10 a.m. – WorshipHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Healing and Prayer with HolyCommunion each service

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTS

NC 28 N. and Pine Ridge Rd., (828) 369-8329Rai Cammack, Branch President, (828) 369-1627

CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHRector: Jim Murphy, 252-671-4011

Worshipping at the facilities ofWhiteside Presbyterian Church, Cashiers

Sunday: Holy Communion - 9:00 a.m.Sunday: Adult Forum - 10:30, Buck’s Coffee Cafe,

CashiersMonday: Evening Bible Study and Supper - 6:00

p.m., members’ homesWednesday: Men’s Bible Study -8:30 a.m., First

Baptist Church, HighlandsThursday: Women’s Prayer Group - 10:30 a.m.,

members; homesCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Everett BrewerSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

Prayer – 6:30 p.m.Evening Service – 1st & 3rd Sunday -- 7 p.m.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHwww.cbchighlands.com • 526-4685

Pastor Gary Hewins3645 U.S. 64 east, Highlands

Sundays: 9:30am Sunday School; 10:30 am;Children’s/Family Program; 10:45 Worship; 5 p.m.,

Middle and HS student ministeries;Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

Wednesdays: 5 p.m. Dinner, 6 p.m. Children/student/adult programs

EPISCOPEPISCOPEPISCOPEPISCOPEPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNAAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNAAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNAAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNAAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONThe Rev. Brian Sullivan – Rector: 526-2968Sunday: Breakfast; 9 A.M. - Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)Sunday Service on Channel 14 at 10:30 A.M.

Monday: 4 p.m. Women’s Cursillo GroupTuesday: 8 a.m. Men’s Cursillo Group

4:30 P.M. Education for MinistryWednesday: 6:30 P.M. Choir Practice

Thursday: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Chapel)10:30 a.m. Daughters of the King

• Sunday Service on Channel 14 Sun. at 10:30 a.m.FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINRev. Mitch Schultz, Pastor • 828-369-7977Sun. Worship 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.; 6: p.m.

(nursery provided)Sun. school for all ages 9:45 a.m.

Wed: dinner 5 p.m. followed by children’sPioneer Club 6 p.m.; Jr & Sr Youth Group 6:30 p.m.;

Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.Small groups available throughout the week.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHDr. Daniel D. Robinson, 526--4153


The Most Rev. Dr. John S. ErbeldingChapel of Sky Valley

Sky Valley, GA

Weddings are accidents waiting to happen. I know.I perform a lot of them. Something always goeswrong at the service of Holy Matrimony. Some-

thing went wrong at that famous wedding in Cana of Gali-lee where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning waterinto wine.

In those days the bride and groom celebrated the mar-riage, not with a honeymoon, but with a seven day wed-ding feast at the groom’s home. This celebration is in bigtrouble because the wine has given out before the party isover. The situation is a crisis for the family who has the re-sponsibility for hospitality, probably the bride’s side.

It is the mother of Jesus who notices. She provides theleadership for this miraculous sign by taking action tohelp. Jesus is hovering in the background as one who hasbeen invited with his disciples and seems content to keephis distance.

When his mother tells the servants to “do whateverJesus tells them,” it appears he reluctantly performs one ofhis most understated mighty acts. The best wine is nowserved to keep the party going. Everyone seems to sensethat the joyous feast has been saved.

Sometimes the church has forgotten that our Lordonce attended a wedding feast and said Yes to gladness andjoy. What a way for Jesus to begin his public ministry in theGospel of St. John! It’s called Cana-Grace, and it’s worththe miracle because it shows the glory of God, the veryGod who wants — even now — for the community offaith to be a celebration of people, brothers and sisters inChrist, eating barbeque on the back porch and laughinguntil the sun goes down. Christian women turning thechurch fellowship hall into a festive tea party as they sharegospel and good food together. A new members’ dinnerthat ends with folks hugging one another and givingthanks to God for the welcome they have received at thechurch.

It’s called Cana-Grace and we should celebrate it. Givethanks for everyone in every church in every denomina-tion and in your life who has learned the knack for throw-ing a holy party!

Cana-Grace. Use it. No, better, live it.What better way to start your life in 2010. Thank God

for Cana-Grace.

The miracle of Cana-Grace


• HIGHLANDS SCHOOL BASKET BALL •

Junior Courtney Rogers going for a layup against Swain.Photo by Stephanie McCall

By Ryan PottsAfter a couple of dominating victories at

Tamassee-Salem last week, the Highlanderbasketball teams will prepare for whatamounts to a tourney run through the con-ference in the last three days of the regularseason.

Both teams traveled to South Carolinalast Wednesday to face the Tamassee-SalemEagles. The girls came out strong immediate-ly, led by sophomore guard Emily Munger.After building an early lead, the Lady High-landers finished strong in a game where ev-ery player earned valuable experience and thegirls finished with a 56-30 victory. Mungerwas the story, finishing with a rare triple dou-ble of 17 points, 10 assists and 10 steals. Tay-lor and Julianne Buras also added 10 points

Highlanders prepare for ‘Mini-Tournament’to close regular season

each in the victory.The Highlander boys were not able to

start with the same momentum that theirfemale counterparts did, but after a close 1st

half Highlands found their rhythm and ranthe Eagles out of their own gym in the sec-ond half in a 77-42 victory.

Robbie Vanderbilt, Josh Delacruz, Sam-uel Wheeler and Logan Schmitt all scored indouble figures for the Highlanders.

This weekend, Highlands will host con-ference games Thursday with Hiawassee Damand Friday with Blue Ridge (senior night)before traveling to Nantahala on Saturday.With both teams still in the mix for a confer-ence championship, the Highlanders willneed as much local support as possible as weclose out the regular season.

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im County Attorney on an as needed, part-time, hourly basis.

“With the cooperation of Ms. Moxley,this will save substantial money in the legaldepartment of the county,” said Beale.

Moxley has been the county attorney forthree years and had an open-ended contractwith the county. She was hired in October2006 and her annual salary at the time ofseparation from the county was $134,316.

“We want to thank Ms. Moxley for thework she has done over the last three years,”said Beale. “She always displayed a vastknowledge of North Carolina law as it ap-plied to county government. We are gratefulfor the work she performed during this peri-od of tremendous growth in Macon Coun-ty.”

Jones has worked as an attorney for Clayand Swain counties and has worked 20 yearsas a lawyer in Franklin.

County Manager Jack Horton said it’slikely the county will use Chester’s services

for about 40 hours a month rather than 40hours a week.

“The primary purpose of this move is tosave the county money,” he said. “We decid-ed to take a different direction concerningour attorney than in the recent past – a movethat will be beneficial to both of us.”

He said tough economic times havecaused the county to look at personnel andways to save money to offset the finances ofthe county.

He said he didn’t know if in the futurethe permanent attorney slot would be on apart-time, as needed, hourly basis or full-timeas with Moxley, but said the cost of maintain-ing a full time legal office is expensive.

Over the years, Macon County has usedlegal services on an hourly basis, but the lasttwo attorneys were full-time positions.

A comment from Moxley didn’t arriveby press-time.

– Kim Lewicki

cult and frequent no-win decisions such asutilizing a Saturday school option or possi-bly revoking Spring Break holidays to make

are prudent and would best serve the inter-ests of Macon County students and our com-munities as a whole,” said deVille.

Macon County Superintendent DanBrigman has tried to get the calendar deci-sion reversed since he came on board.

“Local Boards of Education must havethe authority to develop school calendarsbased on the needs of students within eachdistrict,” said Macon County SuperintendentDan Brigman. “In addition, weather patternsvary greatly from Murphy to Manteo.”

To help reach the calendar-change goal,the North Carolina Association of Educators,are undertaking a petition drive hoping tocollect the signatures of every Macon Coun-ty voter who supports this school calendarreform bill.

Petitions will be available at local busi-nesses and gatherings over the next severalweeks and will be delivered to Macon Coun-ty representatives to the General Assembly.

Voters seeking to sign the petition maycontact our local president Tracey Shumwayat [email protected] orJohn deVille [email protected].

The petition reads: “We, the undersignedcitizens of Macon County, respectfully askthe members of the North Carolina GeneralAssembly to re-write NC G.S. 115C-84.2 toallow North Carolina School Districts (Lo-cal Education Authorities or LEAs) the flexi-bility and local control to start school withthe opening day for students as early as thesecond Monday of August and concludingno later than 42 weeks later. We make thisrequest in order that school systems may ad-just to the demands of dual-enrolled students,potential loss of days due to inclement weath-er, exam schedules for high schools on blockschedules, and other local concerns whichare focused on maximizing post-secondaryeducational opportunities, student achieve-ment, and student safety.”

– Kim Lewicki

... SCHOOL CALENDAR continued from page 1calendar accommodations for days misseddue to inclement weather.”

This is an issue dear to the heart of Ma-

con County School Board member StephanieMcCall who has two children in HighlandsSchool.

“The state is dictating to us what we haveto do from Raleigh and due to weather, ourcircumstances in the mountains are differ-ent than elsewhere in the state,” she said.“Furthermore, we don’t feel the decisions thestate makes in regards to this issue are madein the best interest of the students; instead,the decisions are based on what’s best forbusinesses catering to the tourist trade.”

In the past, teacher workdays could beused as makeup days or “snow days” but nownot only has the state mandated a teacherworkday follow each nine-week grading pe-riod, it specifically says those days cannot beused as makeup days.

The result is student makeup days aretaken wherever they can fit in, many timesfar from the semester in which they weremissed.

“Again, that policy is not in the students’best interest because making up days in dif-ferent semesters results in the loss of conti-nuity of class content,” said McCall.

Currently, Highlands School will haveschool on Memorial Day with days subtract-ed from Spring Break the next option.

“Because of the stipulations the state putson makeup days, our students have to go toschool on a federal holiday which has beenset aside to commemorate U.S. men andwomen who died while in military servicewhich, as is Spring Break, traditionally a timeto spend with family,” she said.

In its petition to the NC General Assem-bly, the MC Association of Educators hasadopted the language in Madison CountyRepresentative Ray Rapp’s bill introduced lastyear which calls for flexibility but within rea-sonable limits.

The bill calls for school for students tostart no earlier than the second Monday inAugust and end no later than 42 weeks later.“We feel that those limits and the flexibility


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CUTE HIGHLANDS COTTAGE. 2BR/1BA.Remodeled kitchen and bath. Close to town, private,quiet. Deck, W/D, DW, wood stove. No smoking. Petsnegotiable. $900/month + utilities. 770-845-1577. (st.10/22)

2 BED, 1 BATH HOUSE FOR RENT INLAUREL FALLS. Few minutes from downtownHighlands and the hospital. fully furnished included w/d. Call 787-2423. (2/25)

FULLY FURNISHED 4-ROOM CABIN SUITEoff Glen Falls Road atop Loma Linda Farm. New queenbed, kitchenette, large tiled shower, deck and view.Good for 1 person. $700/mo. includes electric, heat,satellite TV and wifi. Visit http://highlandscashiersrealestate.blogspot.com/ for virtualtour. Phone (828) 421-7922. (st. 11/12)

APARTMENT FOR RENT - partly furnished1BR/1ba - no dogs/smokers - Whiteside Cove - $100/week - call (828) 787-1515 (4/15)

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APARTMENT FOR RENT – newly furnishedone bed/one bath. AC/Heat. Deck. Fantastic view. 5min from Highlands. Adults only. No smokers, no pets.Utilities included. $795. Call 526-2694. (st. 7/30)

GREAT 2 /1BATH APARTMENT – Main Street,Highlands includes 9-foot ceilings, central heat & air,balcony, large laundry room with washer/dryer. $900per month plus utilities. Lease and references required.Contact John Dotson - 526-5587. (st. 5/21)

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FOR SALE – BEST ‘COMMERCIAL’ BUY INHIGHLANDS – 535 4th Street. Zoned mixed-use,commercial and residential. Recent Remodel. Greatretail/office and separate one-bedroom basementapartment. $389,000. Call 770-827-0450. (St. 11/5)

RESTAURANT FOR LEASE ON THECASHIERS ROAD. – Currently occupied by HighCountry Cafe. 6,300 sq. ft. Call Buddy or SherryKremser at 706-782-6252. (St. 11/5)

RENTAL SPACE IN WRIGHT SQUARE – Halfa building or two floors of one building. Call HaroldBrammer. 828-526-5673. (st. 4/16)

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RV SITES FOR RENT IN TOWN — ShortWalk to Main Street. Daily, Weekly, or Monthly RatesAvailable. Contact Charlie @ (828)526-8645 e-mail:[email protected] (ST. 11/5)

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COLEMAN 5000 ER ELECTRONIC GARAGEDOOR. $500. Call 526-5025. (st. 8/13)

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THE REAL ESTATE BOOK – North America’slargest and most successful “Homes for Sale” magazineis offering the chance o be an Independent Distributorof the Cashiers-Highlands area. This market meetsthe criteria of our other 400 successful territories.Comprehensive training, on-going support helpensure success. Candidate should possess strongsales skills, customer support & follow-up. No franchisefees or royalties. Initial start-up and working capitalrequired. Call 770-962-7220, ext. 24608 or [email protected] for more information. (2/4)

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TWO LOTS IN BLUE VALLEY – Dead-endRoad. Water & Septic included. Subfloor and foundationon one, 70-ft. single-wide on the other. .55 acre and.65 acre. Borders USFS and great view of SatulahMountain. Call 828-482-2052. (St. 11/24)

$205,000 FOR BOTH. BY OWNER NO ACNEEDED. CLASSIC COUNTRY HOME, 4.2 acres.Perennial landscaping. 4 bed 3 bath, garage andshed 2900 sq. ft living space. 1,523 sq. ft deck.$338,500, 743-5788 (st. 10/15)

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1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, FURNISHED. 11/2miles from downtown. $600. per mo. incl. utilities,satellite TV, access to washer, dryer. Call 526-4598 or526-3612. (2/18)

REALLY NEAT DUPLEX – Two bed, one bath.Screened porch, garage, etc. 122 Dog MountainRoad. $750/ mth plus utilities and $200 deposit. Call828-508-0664. (St.1/14)

ONE BED, 1 BATH, plus den with trundle beds– fully furnished, new construction, including utilities,cable TV, W/D, wireless Internet access. Smoke-freeenvironment. 1,200 sq. ft. plus 2 outside decks. Walk toMain Street. Near new Bascom. $950/month. Call813-428-2359. (4/15)

ARCHITECTS PRIVATE HOME WITHSTUNNING FEATURES. Three bedrooms, plus den,three full baths, and an open living area. Two Stonefireplaces and three decks overlooking stream andprivate stocked trout pond. Full Privacy. Designerfurnished. Walking distance to town. Non smokers only;no pets. Deposit required. Monthly or yearly rental$2,500.00 per month. Call 770-639-2682 or 678-358-9675 (3/25)

SPACIOUS MAIN ST. APT, full kitchen, fullyfurnished, covered balcony, small pets OK. $700/mo.526-3363. (St. 11/5)

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HELPING HANDS will clean for you, no job toobig. Excellent references. Pet sitting services available.Macon County resident. Call 443-315-9547. (1/28)

EXPERIENCED CHILD CARE – DAILY,EVENINGS, HOURLY AND AFTER SCHOOL. CALL828-526-2536. (1/21)

HANDYMAN SPECIAL – Repairs andremodeling, electrical and plumbing, carpentry andmore. Low prices. For free estimate, call 828-342-7864. (1/14)

THE HIGHLANDS HANDYMAN – Anythingand Everything. Local References. Call a neighbor.Call Mark at 526-0031.(1/28)

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EXPERIENCED CHILDCARE daily, evenings,weekly, hourly and after school. Call 828-526-2536(1/28)

ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL. Call 526-2251or 342-6289. (3/31)

24-HOUR CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE –16 years experience. Will travel to accommodate.$2,800 monthly, negotiable. Call Clare Myers 828-349-3479 or 828-342-1603. (2/1)

RELIABLE CHILD CARE IN MY HOME –Minutes from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Daily/Weekly. 12 years experience, referemces and EarlyChildhood credentials. $5 per hour for first child, $10 aday for second sibling. Call 743-2672. (3/31)

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POLICE & FIRE REPORTS

The following are the Highlands Police Dept. log entriesfrom Feb. 3. Only the names of persons arrested, issued aClass-3 misdemeanor, or public officials have been used.

Feb. 3• At 9:20 a.m., offices responded to an accident at NC 28 and

Munger Lane.During the week, police officers responded to 2 alarms and

issued 2 citations.The following are the Highlands Fire & Rescue Dept. log

entries from Feb. 3:Feb. 3• At 6:07 p.m., the dept. was first responders to assist EMS with

a medical call at a residence on U.S. 64 east. The patient was takento the hospital.

Feb. 4• At 5:04 p.m., the dept. was first-responders to assist EMS with

a medical call at a residence on Pine Point. There was no transport.• During the evening, the dept. assisted with multiple minor

accidents on area roads due to weather.Feb. 7• At 10:56 a.m., the dept. was called on a mutual aid call to

Cashiers for a structure fire but it was canceled en route.• At 4:58 p.m., the dept. was called on a mutual aid call to

Cashiers for a structure fire but it was canceled en route.• At 8:06 p.m., the dept. was called about a tractor-trailer truck

that was stuck and blocking the road.Feb. 8• At 1:08 p.m., the dept. was responded to a carbon monoxide

alarm at a residence on Many Road. It was canceled.• At 11:27 p.m., the dept. was called to a residence on Glen Falls

Road where a resident was lacerated. The patient was taken to thehospital.

Feb. 9• At 9:58 p.m., the dept. was called to Western Rhodes Drive

where a power line and a tree were on fire.

Let me rephrase that. He was a real Baltimore Colts junkie,complete with season tickets on the 50-yard line. Unfortu-nately for him, he could not have been saddled with a lessenthusiastic partner. I had absolutely no interest in foot-ball. Still, I tried to be a good sport, patiently sitting in thestands, eating overpriced hot dogs while over-enthusiasticfans yelled in my ears and spilled their drinks on me.

Flash forward to life in Highlands, North Carolina.The first time I heard the question, I knew I was doomed.“What’s your team?” the lady asked. “What team?” I re-plied. “You know, football. Which football team do youroot for?” I looked at her blankly. It seemed un-Americanto admit to her that I wasn’t the least bit interested in foot-ball, that, in fact, when it came on the TV, I usually left theroom to do laundry, or read a book. It amazed me to go toparties here where most folks showed up wearing casuallyelegant clothing, and the rest – male and female – showedup dressed for a tail gate party, wearing stadium gear in un-fortunate color combinations. It wasn’t fun to realize you’dnever quite fit in.

The Big Day arrived - Super Bowl Sunday. I hadn’tfixed special food – we’re both watching our weight. Wesat down to view the game. I always cross my fingers forthe National Anthem. Why do so many singers want tosing it as a torch song? Carrie Underwood did a prettygood job (both live and a cappella!) until the end.

John tried patiently to explain some of the finer de-tails of the game to me, but I was soon lost in a swamp offirst downs and defensive plays. I enjoyed the commer-cials, though. Finally, it was half time. Oh, my, the Whohave aged so much! Were we ever that young? Then I re-membered. They were rebroadcasting The Tudors.

For the second half, we parted ways. John watched theSaints, while I watched the sinners. Oh, well. There’s al-ways next year, I suppose. Now, if only I could get John towatch the Winter Olympics….

... HIS & HERS from page 6

Dept. retirees, chiefcommended

At the Feb. 3 Town Board meeting, Mayor DavidWilkes commended outgoing fire and rescuemembers Ricky Bryson and John Shearl for theirservice to the Highlands community. Chief JamesManley was also commended for his 30 years andcounting. Photo by Kim Lewicki

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Feb. 17, 2010 • 7 p.m.Feb. 17, 2010 • 7 p.m.Feb. 17, 2010 • 7 p.m.Feb. 17, 2010 • 7 p.m.Feb. 17, 2010 • 7 p.m.

1. Call to order : David Wilkes2. Public Comments3. Approve agenda4. Approve minutes of February 3, 20105. Reports

A. MayorB. CommissionersC. CommitteesD. Town Manager

6. Consent AgendaA. Public Services DepartmentB. Police DepartmentC. Parks & Recreation DepartmentD. Planning & Zoning DepartmentE. Treasurer’s Report for Month Ended

January 31F. Monthly CalendarG. Grant Status Report

7. Duke Transmission Agreement8. Fire Department By-Laws9. Annual Audit Contract10. Ordinance Amendment—Election of Mayor

Pro Tempore11. John Shearl Rezoning Request12. Consider Appointments to Sustainability

Committee13. Consider Appointments to Business Group14. Adjourn

It’s the ‘worksession’ time of year when county and municipal gov-ernments take a look at the past year in preparation of budgeting for theupcoming fiscal year which begins July 1.

At a six-hour worksession Saturday, Feb. 6, county commissionerswent over the “done” list and discussed the ever present “to do” list for2010-11.

County Manager Jack Horton opened the meeting with an updateon the county’s capital projects – many of which began prior to 2009-10but were finished this year.

District-wide school construction projects topped the list includingadditions, renovations and infrastructure revamping for the Early Col-lege High School, Macon Middle School, East Franklin School, the new5-6 School and Highlands School.

The new Animal Control Facility opened and the number of animalspicked up, adopted out, euthanized and costs associated with thoseprocedures was discussed in length by Director John Hook.

The old library was transformed into the new Senior ServicesCenter and the Hudson Library’s renovation began in Highlands.

Infrastructure improvements and expansions were also counted,namely easements for sewer connection lines from downtown Franklin tothe Industrial Park, and water line extensions and the correspondingintergovernmental agreements between Franklin and the county.

Policy wise the county made a $1.4 million mid-year budget adjust-ment to offset revenue loss; it established a Help Line to direct citizensunaccustomed to needing help to the proper agencies; adopted thelowest budget in five years while maintaining 32% fund balance; begana mental health task force; began the state mandated drinking waterpermitting process; established a child care study committee that hasgotten the attention of Raleigh; began an “abandoned mobile home”program to entice citizens get rid of delapidated structures; revised theTourism Development Commission guidelines, began a growth-trans-portation study which will put the county in the forefront for NCDOT grantmoney; and adopted Economic Development Commission grant guide-lines.

Macon County Planning Director Derek Roland and PlanningBoard Director Lewis Penland explained the county’s ComprehensivePlan was in the works and is derived solely from citizens via communitymeetings and the survey online at the county website. He encouragedeveryone to fill it out.

He also said the 2010 Census will greatly affect how much moneythe county gets from state and federal factions over the next 10 years.The census will be mailed April 1, 2010 and citizens are encouraged torespond accurately and promptly.

Finance Director Evelyn Southard discussed the 2009-10 budgetat length explaining how this year will affect the 2010-11 budget projec-tions.

On Dec. 31, 2009, the budget was $43,136,744 with an adjustedunreserved fund balance of $13,946,315 – 32% — which gives thecounty a $3,162,129 cushion because its policy is to keep a minimum25% fund balance.

Southard reminded the board that it’s OK to take out of the fundbalance, but not consistently and not for long and definitely not for reoc-curring expenses.

The good news is the outlook isn’t as bad as last year. The countybudgeted $4 million in sales tax proceeds and as of Dec. 31, 2009 hadreceived taxes through October 2009 totaling $1,381,930 – but that’salways four months behind. She said it looks like November’s sales taxrevenue is $50,000, which is higher than October’s amount, but 5%lower than November 2008 sales tax proceeds.

Southard is hoping tax proceeds meet projections – including sales,property, and motor vehicle – and if that’s the case the county will be$250,000 over budget in that area.

However, even though there has been an upturn in the real estateand construction arena, which translates to more fees to the county,weather is the culprit now.

“Many of us have work, but the ground is so saturated we can’t doit,” said Chairman Ronnie Beale.

Southard said if that trend continues, coupled with a low return oninvestments, the county could be short $479,505 by the end of June.

– Kim Lewicki

County past and futurediscussed at worksession


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